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I currently have an LED "truck bed light strip" mounted underneath the LX to act like a welcome/puddle light. It's wired into the factory harness that used to connect to the factory running board. I have the Auxbeam 8 gang switch installed and was wonder if I can also wire in an additional + &...

I've seen a few posts regarding the 're-tubing' of everyone's matrix of vacuum hoses under their respective hoods. It seems daunting, but I think between JimC's de-smogged guide, mine is now, and a few other diagrams out here, I can work my way through the process. McMaster-Carr seems to have...

I’m using an A/F ratio gauge to help me get my carb jetting dialed in. I’m lean at both idle and cruising, which I expected, since I have a hotter than stock cam, and more free flowing exhaust. Quick question on idle circuit and main jets. Does the main jet affect the amount of fuel going to...

Mechanic has identified Igniter as the culprit of not starting. Are there two parts inside that housing, or is it all one part? Alternatives if its not available?

Finally getting around to prepping my f155 engine for reassembly after it sat for a couple of years in the work trailer. Just got around to test fitting some parts and plasti-gaging the crank with the new bearings. With the main bearing cap shims, the oil clearance is around .07mm, barely...

Serious question time... My 80 is about 350 km off clocking 700 k km's still with original 1hz motor from factory. I know it will need the valve shims done plus the usually 100 k km stuff of replacement t-belt, tensioner, water pump and t-stat to make it viable for the next 100 k km's of life...

I am new to 45's and have some questions that I feel should be basic knowledge but can't seem to find answers for - I am in the slow process of acquiring things to build a LPB out of parts, I have a late 60's chassis already. I am considering buying one of the Chinese cabs which are 79-84. Will...

Ok.. I have been searching for a good 100 series for about a year now. Admittedly Half-heartedly, but I am starting to really hunker down to find one. In that time I think I have researched everything and made lists of what to look for and a list of what I will need to be done to baseline and...

I am over here from the 45 forum. I’m digging into a new 1965 project. I thought it was interesting that my front bib lights have three wires coming from them. Also, the two contact points and the dual filament bulbs. I have not seen this before on my other mid-late 60s vintage. I am looking...

Has anyone seen this setup before? Both sides have the same wiring. The bulbs are also dual filament. My other 65 does not have this, it only has the ground and the green wire with one contact point and a single filament bulb.

Hi all, I just purchased a 1999 HZJ75 with an 140L auxiliary tank. I just don't understand how it works and seek some help. The seller told me that there is a transfer pump with which I can transfer fuel from the 140L auxiliary tank to the 90L main tank. The switch sits under the dash and I...

Hello - I've been going through my '79 FJ which was de-smogged and has a Sniper on it. When I dig into the emissions book for a 1981 - I am basically seeing this detail under EVAP. What I am wondering if there is any downside to connecting the Outer Vent Control Valve directly to switched...

Hi All - I did review the other posts on the form regarding this prior to install. I went to replace my valve stem seals today on my 1970 FJ40 (i.e. F155). Got to the first one, and I have two questions. First, the oem seal is the umbrella type. It is hard as a rock. I am assuming that...

Looking at either replacing the front bumper on my '97 HZJ73 or trying to get rid of the extensions and chrome covers and tuck it in. This is a not a winch model so don't have that concern. Looks like there is a different bracket for models that didn't have the extension/front porch. Not having...

Hey all, This may be a dumb question, so openly mock me if appropriate. I'm looking at a 2014 LX570 and got pictures of the undercarriage to check for frame rust. It looks clean, but I noticed a long weld seam on the frame and that feels... odd? Would love someone smarter than me to take a...

I have a 1980 FJ40. It has had the original trany & transfer case until recently where I needed lower gearing for crawling. My question is that I have lengthened the drivetrain about 4-4 1/2”. There was no crossmember to support the drivetrain, will extending it out the 4” make much of a...

I believe my H 55 is still original. Was wondering what would be going out to make 1st and reverse harder to difficult to engage. Starting thinking about the need to rebuild or replace in the near future.

So, I have a rough looking 1977 FJ40 I'm about to begin working on. The main color is mostly rust (lol), but it has had blue, green and yellow paint on it before. The original paint is still inside the engine compartment and up under crevices where other paint couldn't get too. I'm not sure...

Can the throttle body gasket be reused?

I have a winch and plan to create a mounting plate. This center piece existed when I got the truck. The bumper is 5" wide -- 1/4" C channel. The current center piece needs to go. The welds on the bumper side aren't intact -- the plate separated from the bumper. Am I fine mimicking this setup...